With Battlefield 6 launching on October 10, players don’t have to wait until release day to start collecting exclusive cosmetics. EA has rolled out the Road to Battlefield 6 event inside Battlefield 2042, giving fans the chance to unlock free Battlefield 6 skins and rewards early. By progressing through a limited-time free pass in BF2042, you can secure weapon, vehicle, and soldier skins that will carry over to Battlefield 6 at launch.
This guide breaks down everything you need to know about the event, the rewards available, and the fastest ways to unlock them before Battlefield 6 launches on October 10, 2025.
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What Is the “Road to Battlefield 6” Event?
EA has introduced a special limited-time progression system inside Battlefield 2042, called the Road to Battlefield 6. Running from August 18 to October 7, the event adds a free 60-tier pass that grants cosmetics for both Battlefield 2042 and Battlefield 6.
The highlight is that 24 of these rewards are exclusive to Battlefield 6. They cannot be purchased later and will only be available if you progress through this pass before the event ends.
How to Unlock Rewards in the Free Pass
To earn rewards, players need to:
- Play matches in Battlefield 2042 to gain XP.
- Complete weekly missions that refresh each week of the event.
- Finish bonus weekly challenges for extra XP boosts.
Currently, only the first week’s missions are visible in-game, and more sets will unlock over the full 7-week event. Here’s the complete list of Week 1 objectives:
- Achieve one multikill
- Play one round
- Earn three Wingman ribbons
- Get 10 revives in smoke
- Get 10 kills with the M1911
- Get three kills in one life
- Capture or neutralize objectives in a round 10×
- Deal a total of 1,000 damage with incendiary grenades
- Earn 60 kills & assists or defend objectives 60×
- Weekly Bonus: Complete 20 revives (teammate or squad)
Quick tips: Wingman ribbons are easiest in Conquest if you stick close to squadmates; smoke grenade revives are simplest when playing Support; and M1911 kills are best farmed in Portal TDM maps. For incendiary damage, throw grenades at choke points before pushing with your team.
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All Battlefield 6 Rewards and Unlock Tiers
Here’s the full lineup of Battlefield 6-exclusive rewards in the Free Pass:
| Tier | Reward Pack | Inspired By |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Western Front Weapon Skin + 3 items | Battlefield 1 |
| 19 | Muller Weapon Skin + 3 items | Battlefield V |
| 30 | Aurora Vehicle Skin + 3 items | Battlefield: Bad Company 2 |
| 40 | Blackburn Vehicle Skin + 3 items | Battlefield 3 |
| 49 | Commander Soldier Skin + 4 items | Battlefield 4 |
| 60 | Sovereign Soldier Skin + 6 items | Battlefield 2042 |
Across the pass there are over 60 rewards in total, but two dozen of these are specific to Battlefield 6 and cannot be obtained later.
Tips to Level Up the Pass Faster
Grinding through 60 tiers might feel overwhelming, but there are efficient methods to speed up progress:
- Complete Weekly Missions First: These provide the largest point boosts and stack with your normal XP.
- Use Portal XP Servers: Inside the Portal section, community servers such as “heli matches” on Caspian Border allow you to farm XP by riding helicopters as they capture and recapture objectives.
- Stay Active to Avoid Kicks: Even if you’re semi-AFK, remember to interact every so often (move, fire, or spot enemies) so the server doesn’t remove you.
If you focus on finishing missions first, then hop into XP-efficient Portal servers, you can reach Tier 60 well before Battlefield 6’s release.
What You Shouldn’t Miss
- Deadline: Rewards must be earned before October 7, 2025.
- Claim Window: You need to log into Battlefield 6 by March 31, 2026 to ensure your unlocked items carry over.
- Platform Availability: The event is playable on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC—but Battlefield 6 will only be available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Extra Context for Players:
Alongside the event, Battlefield 2042 received new content: the KFS2000 and Lynx weapons, plus the return of the classic Iwo Jima map. Even if you’re just here to grind cosmetics, these additions make it worth hopping back in.
FAQ: Battlefield 6 Free Skins
Q. Do I need to own Battlefield 2042?
Yes, you need access to the base game to progress the Free Pass. (EA and third-party stores are offering steep discounts across platforms.)
Q. How do my items carry over?
They’re linked to your EA account—log into BF6 with the same account and your rewards will appear at launch.
Q. Can I buy these skins later?
No, they’re permanently event-exclusive.
Why You Should Participate
Even if Battlefield 2042 wasn’t your favorite entry, the Road to Battlefield 6 event makes it worth revisiting. Completing the free pass guarantees a full set of unique cosmetics that will be waiting for you at Battlefield 6’s launch. Considering these rewards are exclusive, time-limited, and free, this is one of the easiest ways to future-proof your cosmetic collection before stepping onto the new battlefield.
